Job Overview
Location: Marlow (Hybrid)
Department: Executive
Reports To: CEO
Hours: 12-16 per week, over 4 days per week
Salary: £9,000-£14,000 pro-rata (£30,000-£35,000 FTE)
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover), starting asap
Welcome to TradeKart! Launched in January 2022, we’re the UK’s fastest growing marketplace for Tradespeople. We're a young, ambitious and fast-growing tech start-up, focused on improving the lives of tradespeople, helping them to work smarter, not harder. The rapid delivery app for tradespeople (think Deliveroo for construction), we make it easier for plumbers, decorators, builders & electricians to purchase products from the brands and merchants they know and trust.
We’re building a brand that positively impacts everyone within the trade community - tradespeople, merchants, manufacturers, and of course, the TradeKart team, a diverse and collaborative bunch of talented individuals.
Our Mission
At TradeKart, we’re on a mission to serve and unite the trade community through technology that will save them valuable time. We’re a young, ambitious, tech start up, looking to positively disrupt a construction space that is dominated by analogue processes and inefficiency.
The Purpose of this role
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, proactive support that ensures the smooth running of TradeKart’s day-to-day operations while enhancing the overall team experience.
Acting as a central point of coordination, the Executive Assistant will support key business activities, manage logistics, and help create a well-organised, engaging and efficient working environment. This includes enabling the team to operate effectively through strong administrative support, thoughtful coordination of events and onboarding, and ensuring that both operational processes and team initiatives are delivered seamlessly.
This role is integral in maintaining the rhythm of the business — balancing practical operational support with a focus on team connection, organisation and culture.
Responsibilities
You will play a central role in supporting the business across administrative, operational, and team engagement activities, including:
Office & Operations Support
- Managing office supplies, equipment and general administration
- Maintaining office and meeting room calendars
- Supporting asset tracking and equipment management
- Overseeing post, deliveries and supplier coordination
- Co-ordinate key monthly meetings
Team & People Support
- Coordinating onboarding for new starters (equipment, access, welcome arrangements)
- Organising team events, socials and key company gatherings
- Managing work anniversary recognition and team engagement activities
Events & Logistics
- Supporting internal and external event planning (e.g. team events, industry shows)
- Booking travel and accommodation for the team
- Coordinating meeting room bookings, catering and logistics for senior meetings
Financial & Administrative Tasks
- Processing and collating receipts and expense documentation
- Supporting monthly account administration (e.g. statements for finance)
- Managing ordering processes (e.g. merchandise, business materials, POS)
General Business Support
- Monitoring shared inboxes and responding or delegating where appropriate
- Maintaining supplier relationships and coordinating orders
- Supporting ad hoc administrative projects as required
- Support producing decks and presentations as required
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Approachable, flexible and team-focused
- Confident communicating across all levels of the business
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
- Strong Microsoft and Google skills
- Experienced in an administrative, EA or operations support role (desirable)
Why Join TradeKart?
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- A business that values culture, connection and team engagement
- Variety in your role with real impact across the organisation
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing, energetic business
What’s in it for you
Our team is our driving force and we’re passionate about building a workplace where everyone can be at their best. Here are some of the perks you’ll enjoy:
- 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Birthday Leave - your birthday off work or the day before/after if it falls at a weekend
- Team get-togethers, including Christmas & Summer Team Events
- Hybrid working
- Betterspace (wellbeing platform) + £100 welcome budget
TradeKart is an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. As this role is based in the UK, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Candidates without these rights will not be considered.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marlow SL7 1PR
